Smugglers try to disguise giant beetles as Japanese snacks, unsuccessfully
“Enthusiasts enjoy seeing them fight against each other during mating season,” a CBP spokesperson said in an email to Popular ...
37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX
At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...
Dozens of Live Beetles Found in Japanese Snacks During Customs Check at LAX
The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...
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Dozens of giant live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks intercepted at LAX
A CBP spokesperson said the beetles may look harmless, but they pose a significant threat to forests by eating plants and ...
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LAX Customs officers intercept 37 giant, live beetles disguised as snacks
Smugglers tried bringing a lot of giant beetles into the country disguised as potato chips and chocolates. The whole thing ...
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Dozens of live beetles found in Japanese snacks at LAX
U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized 37 live giant beetles hidden inside Japanese snack containers at Los Angeles International Airport. The bugs, measuring between 4-6 inches ...